NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * New partnership will provide Jewish graduate students with tools to manage antisemitism * * * JGO: The Jewish Graduate Organization, the leading organization on college and university campuses in America servicing Jewish graduate students, and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced a new partnership to combat antisemitism and support Jewish graduate students on campus. Through more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: AJC Los Angeles today welcomed the announcement of agreements between the Department of Education and UCLA and UC Santa Barbara, which include training for university employees, public safety officers, and law enforcement "about the university's policies, procedures, and obligations under Title VI" and measures to ensure these schools better communicate with students who have made Title VI more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: AJC San Diego today welcomed the announcement of an agreement between the Department of Education and UC San Diego, which includes training for university employees, public safety officers, and law enforcement "about the university's policies, procedures, and obligations under Title VI" and measures to ensure these schools better communicate with students who have made Title VI complaints  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.) At midnight tonight, Amazon Teamsters at the JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island will join the historic strike against the corporate giant. They join thousands of Teamsters striking at DBK4 in New York City; DGT8 in Atlanta; DFX4, DAX5, and DAX8 in Southern California; DCK6 in San Francisco; and DIL7 in Skokie, Ill.; as well as picketing at hundreds of other A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: At 6 a.m., this morning, Teamsters from coast to coast launched the largest strike against Amazon in American history. Momentum continues to mount as more workers fight for fair treatment from this $2 trillion corporation. Photos from the strike line can be found here. Thousands of Teamsters are on strike at DBK4 in New York City; DGT8 in Atlanta; DFX4, DAX5, and DAX8 in South more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Public health and civil rights advocates celebrate the revival of the effort to end the sale of menthol cigarettes in New York City, coming later today when City Councilmember Rita Joseph will introduce legislation to reduce the heavy toll of menthol cigarettes on New Yorkers' lives and lungs. Intro 1152 would prohibit the more than 5,000 licensed tobacco retailers in  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A multicenter randomized, controlled clinical trial aims to test whether a minimally invasive treatment can relieve chronic pelvic pain and improve the quality of life for women with pelvic venous disease (PeVD). Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine will lead the study. Having definitive, quantitative evidence of health benefits may increase insurance coverage f more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 19, 2024 - Despite challenges posed by external factors, such as climate risk and inflation, the U.S. commercial property insurance segment shows signs of turning a corner in terms of rates and remaining on track for stable growth, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), an affiliate of The Institutes. In its latest Issues Brief, Commercial Property: Tren more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 19 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Yates County, NY Today, climate-killing cryptominer Greenidge Generation filed an emergency request with the New York State Supreme Court to delay legal proceedings in its ongoing battle for an air permit renewal to continue cryptomining. This is part of Greenidge's long-term strategy to drag out court proceedings over the span of multiple years, forcing the surrounding Finger Lakes com more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Five veteran journalists have been named the latest recipients of the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism. Each of the winning projects will receive a grant of up to $15,000. The new McGraw Fellows will explore subjects ranging from the emerging market for biodiversity credits and fraud schemes that target tribal corporations, to the impact of chemicals used in manufactu more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSpro) -- D'Youville College issued the following news: D'Youville University has announced that it is a part of a groundbreaking New York State initiative, the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program, which offers eligible students the opportunity to earn a degree for free. The CPT Program is a workforce investment under the New York Health Equity Reform 1115 Waiver to strengthen the healthcare workforce. This innovative program aims to alleviate the financial burde more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: This week International Rescue Committee (IRC) Senior Vice President for Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development, Ciaran Donnelly, visited Lebanon including the Masnaa Border Crossing and met with IRC teams who have mobilized to respond to the mounting humanitarian needs of Lebanese communities and Syrian refugees. Following more than a year of conflict at least 175,000 people more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Standards Will Reduce Pollution from New Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today granted California's requests for Clean Air Act preemption waivers for the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) Standards and the Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Standards. The standards will protect millions of people from dangerous pollution emitted by new passenger cars,  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For many years, William T. "Ted" Frantz '80, P'13 has been a faithful contributor to his alma mater, donating annually to the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) where he earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. But this year, Frantz made a philanthropic decision and a substantial investment in ECS that is designed to be transformative for the college and the region. A gif more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For Jackson Capenos, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the University's newest school certifying official with the Office of Veteran Success, life has been a journey shaped by resilience, hard work and an unwavering commitment to service. Jackson Capenos Hailing from Central New York in a small town just north of Syracuse, Jackson grew up immersed in a close-knit community. His early life revolved around family, sport more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Despite clear benefits to children's physical and mental health, focus, academic success, and encouraging sustainability behaviors, integrating consistent outdoor time into school activities can be challenging. In a research project following 17 teachers from upstate New York, a Cornell team explored if and how teachers were able to use the green space in their elementary schoolyard, generating results that could help pr more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced that the state will add 250 members of the National Guard to the city's subway system. In response, New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Donna Lieberman issued the following statement: "Sending more National Guard troops to monitor our already heavily-policed subways is little more than public security theater. "Subway crime was tre more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Helen Keller International issued the following 2024 Year in Review: * * * Last year, Helen Keller Intl reached 81 million children and family members with the building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision. Community health heroes, peer mentors, parents, young people, and Helen Keller staff are creating positive change that ripples across communities and generations. We're highlighting some of the incredible contributions made by members of our more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Two friends who bonded over shared concerns over their bone health have formulated a bioavailable calcium chew using milk protein from Finger Lakes dairy farms. Adrienne Bitar, a food studies lecturer in American studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, and clinical pharmacist Dr. Jennifer Han, are the co-founders of Seen Nutrition. Less than a year since launching, Bitar and Han's company is growing 35% per month. W more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: WASHINGTON-- On Wednesday, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and a coalition of five prominent civil rights groups filed an amicus brief in Alexandre et. al v. Amazon, defending a private grant program designed to "reduce barriers to entry for Black, Latinx, and Native American" entrepreneurs who own full-time package-delivery businesses partnering with Amazon. The Lawyers' Committee co more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: The U.S. House of Representative's bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released a report outlining policy proposals and recommendations for the regulation of AI. The report acknowledges that AI can lead to inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise flawed outputs and exacerbate existing biases in systems even when it is accurate, leading to discrimination based on more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The League of American Orchestras issued the following news release: Closing out the year on a high, the League of American Orchestras has received several new grants for future initiatives aimed at driving youth engagement, leadership development, musician and composer diversity, and orchestra governance. "We're so grateful to the many individual and institutional donors who care deeply about America's orchestras," said League of American Orchestras President and CEO Simo more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: Over 70% of Sudanese refugees face inadequate housing, contributing to economic instability and limiting access to essential services.56% of households identify employment as a top priority.Safety concerns affect 50% of respondents, with women and children particularly vulnerable to violence and exploitation.Documentation issues, high fees, and overcrowded schools keep nearly 80% more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The Medicare Rights Center issued the following news release: The Medicare Rights Center applauds Governor Hochul, sponsors Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Cordell Cleare, and members of the New York State Legislature for enacting essential legislation that will further simplify and expand access to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). This critical initiative automates MSP enrollment using information from the Social Security Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, commonly  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2024: Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released a sharply-divided decision stating that Nasdaq could not enforce a rule meant to increase transparency concerning the representation of people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals on boards of directors overseeing companies listed on the stock exchange. In response to the Court's decision in Alliance for Fair Board  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has released a legal notice to Amazon employees and drivers for Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSPs), informing them that they have options to continue working and providing for themselves and their families in the face of a strike order issued by Teamsters union officials. News reports indicate that Teamsters bosses' st more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Pledges to cut greenhouse gas pollution 61 to 66 percent by 2035, nine years after Paris Agreement was signed. * * * The U.S. government today pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 61-66 percent by 2035 below 2005 levels, joining other nations in ratcheting up climate goals as called for in the 2015 Paris Agreement, which was signed nine years ago this month. A statement fo more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: The National MS Society is launching an Undergraduate Summer Research Program, designed to provide college students with hands-on experience in conducting MS-related research. This unique program will provide participants with one-on-one mentorship with seasoned MS researchers. This program is open to current undergraduate students who have enrolled and have completed at least one year as an underg more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has launched the Clean Heat for All: Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) Program, to support improved efficiency and decarbonization in multifamily buildings. Through this program, NYSERDA will partner with heat pump manufacturers to develop and demonstrate high-efficiency, cold-climate PTHPs that will lower building  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release: ASHLAND, OR -- Forty-five front of house and access services workers at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) have overwhelmingly voted in favor of joining the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 154, the union announced Thursday. The final tally of the ballots counted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was 28-2 in favor of the union.  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news: PGA co-organized the Global Equality Summit with Human Dignity Trust, the Other Foundation and the Global Equality Caucus on 11 to 13 November 2024 in Cape Town (South Africa) that brought together over 200 participants, including 40 legislators from all regions, LGBTQI+ civil society representatives, government representatives and members of the diplomatic community. The Summit provided an opportunity for legisl more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Robin Hood, an organization that says it focuses on fighting poverty, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2024, by CEO Richard Buery: * * * Today, the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council, established by law in 2022 to identify policies that would effectively cut child poverty by 50% by 2032, voted to adopt final recommendations that would achieve this goal. The recommendations are put forth to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate President Andrea Stewar more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Court Grants Review on Narrow Question Concerning Challengers Standing to Bring their Claims * * * The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not review challenges to California's core statutory authority to enforce its own pollution limits for new cars and passenger trucks. In a short, unsigned order, the Court declined to consider oil and gas interests' challenge to the la more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release: * * * "Time for Hilton and Hyatt to Follow Marriott's Lead," Union Says * * * San Francisco, Calif. - After nearly three months on strike, hotel workers with UNITE HERE Local 2 have voted by 99.8% to approve a new union contract at Marriott hotels  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB-led experiments show the technique safeguards personal health info, and is more than 99% effective detecting sleep apnea * * * Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve doctors' ability to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. But the technology is not widely adopted due to fears that it does not safeguard patient data. This could soon change. A  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Producing enough ammonia to feed the world comes with a large carbon footprint; process described in new UB-led study could help fix that * * * There's a good chance you owe your existence to the Haber-Bosch process. This industrial chemical reaction between hydrogen and nitrogen produces ammonia, the key ingredient to synthetic fertilizers that supply mu more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSpar) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The Syracuse City School District (SCSD) and Upstate Medical University have announced a transformative partnership to address youth mental health needs in the community. A five-year initiative, funded by a nearly $5.5 million federal grant, will provide school-based mental health services (SBMH) to SCSD students while developing a sustainable pipeline of creden more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- U.S. Tour Operators Association issued the following news release: * * * Tour Operators Also Forecast Growth Ahead * * * In a recent study by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) named Italy the most popular or "hot" destination for travelers in 2024 and 2025. Europe rounds out the top three "hot" destinations with Portugal ranked second, followed by Greece in third. Also named on the " more PR

BRONX, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New research, conducted over two decades by a team of 48 scientists, estimates that between 8,000 to 18,000 adult bonobos inhabit Salonga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo * * * The following comments were issued by Boo Maisels, a conservation scientist at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and a contributing author to a new study on bonobos, an Endangered great ap more PR